Eloquent Tales & Blues podcast

7:40

A blue incandescent light wrapped around the fleeing mage’s hand, forming a crackling sphere of energy. With a grunt, he threw the magical ball at his pursuer. However, the second man in flight plucked it from its path and tossed it into the sky. As it rushed toward the stars, it exploded, resulting in an explosion of concentric azure rings filling the night sky...…

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Downpour 7:40

7 days ago7:40

7:40

As Amelia’s feet carried her forward, she tugged at her hood to keep the chilly air from overpowering her. But when she stepped onto a slick patch of earth, her foot slid, causing her to stumble. After she hit the ground, she propped herself up and ran a finger through the muddy surface. She rubbed the mud between her fingers before standing up and staring into the sky. Her eyes widened as she raced up the small hill...…

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Junkyard Hunt 7:21

14 days ago7:21

7:21

A pair of rough hands slammed into Lucas’s swaying back, driving him to the ground amidst the skeletonized vehicles and scattered debris. He rolled over and stared up into the sun, blinking as it beat down upon him. Despite his scattered mind, Lucas caught sight of his assailant squatting beside him, licking his lips...…

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Reflections 7:45

21 days ago7:45

7:45

With a sigh, Lucious withdrew something from his pocket before re-reading it. Come to the local museum. Tonight, by six, locate the trio of paintings featuring a mother and child, then settle onto the nearby couch. Lucious glanced at his watch as he ran his fingers through his hair, ignoring the bald spot. “Fifteen minutes early.” He crushed the note, pocketed it, and sat down in the middle of the little nook...…

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The Noodle Trap 7:06

28 days ago7:06

7:06

One day a father and his daughter were out eating at their favorite restaurant, The Noodle Shop. The father enjoyed that he got the night off from cooking, while his daughter enjoyed her macaroni and cheese. As always they got their meal and went to their regular booth to enjoy their dinner together. Unfortunately, this night was about to change. A small man, walking stiffly trying not to spill his food, approached their booth...…

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Birthday Blowout 7:28

about a year ago7:28

7:28

Wrapping her hands around Damien, Jasmine asked, “Are you excited about the movie?” “I am,” he replied as he broke her grip, “I was worried that you were going to be late.” “It’s my birthday, and you didn’t wait outside for me. Just because you had your own ticket…” Jasmine teased with a grin. Her hand absently brushed against her pendant as she continued, “Now can we go watch our movie...…

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Seeking Justice 7:59

about a year ago7:59

7:59

As the limousine drew to a stop, Kyle stepped in front of the vehicle, slapping the hood with a file folder. The driver’s window lowered, and he popped his head through the opening. “Are you aware of who I’m driving?” Kyle tapped the packet against his forehead as his lips curled into a grin. “I trust Chase Heath is nestled in there.” He thrust the dossier toward the backside of the limousine. “I have important questions for him...…

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Siphoning the Stone 8:00

about a year ago8:00

8:00

Taitha’s silk shawl whipped behind her as she walked down the street. When she came to a particular building, she halted, turning to face the entrance and grinned. With a glance to each side, she stepped up to the doors, touching the clasp on her belt, and strode through the thick wooden panels. Once inside, she hurried to the map of the interior. The lithe elf placed her finger on the picture, tracing the floors. Her head shook as she dismissed each room...…

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Letters 7:13

about a year ago7:13

7:13

Patricia’s fingers caressed the photograph in the album. Her fingers kept tracing James’s close-cropped brown hair. As Patricia ran her finger across the cheek on the image, she stifled a sob. Wincing under the scrutiny of James’s warm eyes, she buried her face into the album, struggling to restrain her tears. When she calmed her sorrowful eyes, Patricia lowered the book...…

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Journey of Thanks 7:20

about a year ago7:20